Panama
Definition
A country in Central America, situated between Costa Rica and Colombia, known for the Panama Canal and its strategic location connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
The Panama Canal, an artificial waterway 82 km (51 mi) long across the Isthmus of Panama, allowing ships to bypass the lengthy route around South America.
A lightweight hat made from finely plaited leaves of the jipijapa plant (despite originating from Ecuador), traditionally associated with Panama and popular in tropical climates.
Examples
He strutted into the office wearing a crisp Panama hat, channeling his inner Indiana Jones at a board meeting.
Sailing through the Panama Canal saves time, but don't expect the locks to spill any trade secrets.
Panama's rainforests are so lush, even the monkeys are filing for eco-tourism visas.
After the Panama Papers leak, everyone suddenly remembered they had an offshore account for 'saving seashells'.